Digital Media Design Studio
This course will introduce art and design education graduate students to digital media. The emphasis will be on the use of interactive multimedia as a creative medium, as a learning tool, and as a teaching tool for K-12 contexts. Digital media technology is changing education by creating new, flexible learning environments and allowing for new methods of teaching and learning. Learning environments are no longer locked within the boundaries of a classroom. The use of present day technology can create virtual classrooms, online chat, teleconferencing, and the development of a global learning community. Advancements in hardware, software, streaming media and bandwidth continue to make communication faster and more seamless. As computer software and hardware become cheaper, schools will increasingly have access to computers for digital art production, research and exploration. Throughout this course, students dive into various digital media software for creating 2-D computer graphics, building animation and non-linear interactivity, and editing digital audio and video. Students will gain a basic understanding of the potential of digital media as a design, learning, and presentation tool in K-12 schools, museums, and community centers. Additionally, students have the opportunity to gain skills specifically geared toward creating interactive learning tools and a digital portfolio.
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